Checklist for a Cryptocurrency Market Crash

1. First - Psychology

I do not open the terminal every 5 minutes.

I breathe deeply, do not make decisions in panic.

I remember: crashes have always happened and the market always recovered.

2. Portfolio Check

I look at which coins I have that are strong (BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, etc.).

I remove projects with low liquidity and bad news (for example, under delisting).

I only realize losses if the project has lost its potential.

3. Capital Management

I keep a part in stablecoins (USDT/USDC) - at least 20–30% of the portfolio.

I do not use leverage without experience.

I do not average down mindlessly - only according to plan and on strong coins.

4. Loss Protection

I set stop losses if I am trading short term.

If long term - I hold and do not panic.

In case of strong stress - I exit the application and take a break.

5. Opportunities

I look for entry points for long term (DCA on strong coins).

I monitor key levels of BTC/ETH.

With experience - I consider hedging or shorting.

6. Personal Rules

I never invest my last money.

I always leave a reserve for living expenses.

I check the news (delisting, regulation, macroeconomics).